Apache Ranger: Hostname verification bypass in NiFiRegistryClient (CVE-2025-59060) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2025-59060

Apache Ranger: Hostname verification bypass in NiFiRegistryClient

Answer in brief

CVE-2025-59060 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Apache Ranger: Hostname verification bypass in NiFiRegistryClient. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Apache Software Foundation/Apache Ranger (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Mar 3, 2026Updated Aug 24, 2026Source checked Aug 24, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 24, 2026Material review Aug 24, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Apache Software Foundation/Apache Ranger (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Apache Software Foundation/Apache Rangergeneric	0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Apache Software Foundation/Apache Ranger.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Mar 3, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Aug 24, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Aug 24, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

Hostname verification bypass issue in Apache Ranger NiFiRegistryClient is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.0, which fixes this issue.

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